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Transfer from Naples to Sorrento or Sorrento to Naples

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✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfer from Naples to Sorrento or Sorrento to Naples

Direct private transfer between Naples and Sorrento in a Mercedes sedan with a professional driver. The journey takes around an hour, covering the scenic route along the Campania coast. All standard costs are included—tolls, fuel, parking, taxes—so you'll know the price upfront. The driver handles navigation whilst you settle in and watch the landscape shift from urban Naples towards the cliffside beauty of Sorrento.

Private transfer from Amalfi to Naples

Dodge the train queues and winding coastal roads with a private car from Amalfi to Naples. Your driver collects you at your accommodation and delivers you to the city centre, airport, or train station in 90 minutes to two hours. Climate-controlled comfort, chilled water, and onboard WiFi included. The route hugs the coast before cutting inland through Campania's interior—no surprises, no detours.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $200

Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius and Vesuvius Cellars Tour from Salerno

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius and Vesuvius Cellars Tour from Salerno

This 7–8 hour tour departs Salerno to weave together three distinct stops: the preserved Roman streets of Pompeii, a walk through Vesuvius National Park along volcanic slopes, and lunch with wine tasting at Cantine del Vesuvio. You'll see what eruption froze in time, climb among the aftermath, then taste what the volcanic soil produces. Transport, entrance fees, a guide at Pompeii, and a meal with local wine are included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $465

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Pompeii 3 Hours SkipTheLine Tour

Walk through Pompeii's frozen streets with a licensed guide who unpacks the city's daily life before Vesuvius buried it in 79 AD. This three-hour small-group tour grants fast-track entry to the UNESCO site, keeping groups to eight people maximum. You'll navigate the Forum, temples, theatres, and private homes—each a tangible record of Roman existence interrupted mid-moment.

3 hoursfrom AUD $491

Rome Private Fiat 500 Tour: City Highlights & Local Food Tasting

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Private Fiat 500 Tour: City Highlights & Local Food Tasting

Navigate Rome's layered streets in a restored Fiat 500, a three-hour loop that stitches together the city's grid of ancient sites and neighbourhood corners. Your driver steers you past the Appian Way and beyond the old city boundary, stopping for local food tastings that anchor the sightseeing to how Romans actually eat. The car holds up to three passengers (adults and children in various combinations), making it intimate rather than coach-tour anonymous.

3 hoursfrom AUD $192

Shore Excursion Civitavecchia to Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Shore Excursion Civitavecchia to Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio

A 9-hour private drive from Civitavecchia port into Umbria's hilltop villages. You'll travel in a comfortable Mercedes with an English-speaking driver who ferries you between Orvieto—famous for its striped cathedral and Etruscan roots—and the impossibly perched Civita di Bagnoregio, a crumbling settlement accessible only by footbridge. The driver provides commentary en route; once outside the vehicle, exploration is yours alone. Ideal for cruise passengers wanting countryside immersion without the coach-tour pace.

Private transfer, chauffeur service, from Mestre to Venice Marco Polo airport

A professional driver collects you from your Mestre hotel or address and delivers you to Venice Marco Polo Airport in a private, air-conditioned car. The 15-minute journey includes attentive service—luggage handling, route assistance, and the driver's full attention to your comfort and safety. Parking fees are covered. This straightforward point-to-point service suits travellers wanting reliable transport without the hassle of finding their own way to the airport.

Florence Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting with a Sommelier

Taste your way through Tuscany's finest wines and locally sourced delicacies at this 14th-century [Florence](/places/florence) wine bar. A sommelier guides you through a curated selection, pairing each pour with carefully chosen small plates and bites. In 45 minutes, you'll understand why this spot ranks among the city's best for serious wine lovers seeking quality over quantity.

Private Colosseum,Forums,Pantheon,Trevi Fountain&City Highlights

A four-hour guided walk through Rome's most recognisable monuments, led by a knowledgeable local. You'll explore the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s ancient amphitheatre, wander through the Roman Forum's scattered ruins, and see the Pantheon's domed interior. The route sweeps past Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, with your guide able to adjust pace and stops based on your interests. This private arrangement means no jostling crowds at each site.

Private tour on isola Bella with a tour guide and sunset cruise.

Explore Isola Bella, an aristocratic estate on Lake Maggiore, with a private guide leading you through opulent halls and hidden grottoes before ascending to terraced Italian gardens offering sweeping views across Stresa and the water. After the two-hour palace and garden walk, unwind on a serene half-hour boat cruise around the island's shoreline. The experience spans 2 hours 40 minutes total.

Montalbano commissioner private tour from Noto and Siracusa

Explore the filming locations of the Italian crime drama Inspector Montalbano across south-eastern Sicily's baroque towns. This six to seven-hour private tour departs from your hotel in Noto, Siracusa or nearby towns, visiting Ragusa's Vigata settings, Scicli's fictional police headquarters, and the clifftop home at Punta Secca overlooking the Ionian Sea. The route includes Modica, where you'll taste the region's celebrated chocolate. Your driver provides historical context and handles logistics whilst remaining available for special requests.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $483

Panoramic transfer Bolzano Cortina d'Ampezzo

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Panoramic transfer Bolzano Cortina d'Ampezzo

A scenic drive through the Dolomites connecting Merano or Bolzano to Cortina d'Ampezzo over 7–8 hours. Travel in small private vehicles (1–8 seats) along quiet alpine roads with sweeping mountain views throughout. The route winds through some of Europe's most dramatic terrain, with drinks provided en route. Stop opportunities let you explore the landscape at your own pace rather than racing through.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $733

Private Tour of San Polo Rialto and Basilica Dei Frari

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Tour of San Polo Rialto and Basilica Dei Frari

Walk through Venice's merchant quarter with a private guide, visiting the Gothic splendour of Basilica Dei Frari and exploring San Polo's maze of squares and bridges. The 2-hour core tour covers the basilica and Rialto's bustling market; extend to 3 hours to climb St. Mark's Bell Tower for city views, or go full 5 hours to add the Doge's Palace and trace Venice's political power. Skip-the-line access included on longer options.

2 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $313

Private Tour, Pisa and Lucca Day Trip with Wine Cellar

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour, Pisa and Lucca Day Trip with Wine Cellar

A private eight-hour tour through Tuscany's architectural gems, combining Pisa and Lucca with stops at a wine cellar. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver who shapes the itinerary to suit your pace. Wander Lucca's medieval streets, absorb centuries of stonework, and absorb views across rolling Tuscan hills before sampling local wines at a family-run cellar.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1282

Private Tour of the Naples Royal Palace and Saint Martin Certosa

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🛕 Culture & History

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Private Tour of the Naples Royal Palace and Saint Martin Certosa

This five-hour private tour unlocks Naples' grandest royal residences and hilltop monasteries with an art historian guide. You'll traverse the Palazzo Reale in the city centre, climb through St. Elmo's fortress ramparts, then reach the Certosa di San Martino atop Vomero hill for sweeping views across Naples. Your guide shares the overlooked stories—folklore, court intrigue, local legends—woven into centuries of Bourbon rule and monastic life, all whilst dodging the typical queue chaos.

Pompeii 2hrs Skip the Line Guided Tour–Direct Meeting at Entrance

Walk through Pompeii's frozen streets with a knowledgeable guide who brings the 79 AD eruption and Roman life into focus. This two-hour skip-the-line tour meets you directly at the archaeological entrance, cutting queues so you can spend your time exploring houses, public baths, temples, and pathways preserved under volcanic ash. You'll navigate the site at a measured pace, learning how ordinary Romans lived before Vesuvius changed everything. No transport included—you arrange your own way there, keeping things straightforward.

Dining Experience at a local's Home in Catanzaro with Show Cooking

Cook alongside a Catanzaro local in their home kitchen for two and a half hours, learning recipes guarded in family collections whilst preparing a four-course meal together. You'll eat what you've made—starter through dessert—paired with regional wines, water and coffee. Your host belongs to Cesarine, Italy's established network of home cooks operating across more than 500 cities, known for opening kitchens to travellers keen on authentic regional cooking rather than restaurant theatre.

Modena Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide

Walk through Modena with a knowledgeable local guide who unpacks the city beyond its Ferrari-and-Lamborghini reputation. This 2.5-hour tour reveals Renaissance architecture, significant artworks, and stories tied to the operatic legacy of Pavarotti. You'll move at a measured pace through the centre, discovering how medieval power and artistic ambition shaped one of northern Italy's most underrated towns. Small group format keeps things conversational and flexible.

2h 30mfrom AUD $333

Shared Tour to Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius with Winery Visit

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Shared Tour to Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius with Winery Visit

This 8-hour shared tour takes you from Naples to the preserved Roman city of Pompeii, then up Mt Vesuvius to see the crater that buried it. After exploring both sites, you'll descend to a working winery nestled on Vesuvius's slopes for a cellar visit before returning to Naples. Groups stay small—maximum 8 people—and your driver speaks English and Spanish throughout.

private transfer from Naples to Sorrento

Get from Naples to Sorrento in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a dedicated driver who knows the coastal roads well. This 90-minute transfer cuts out the stress of navigating unfamiliar routes or waiting for public transport, letting you arrive refreshed and on time. You'll travel in either a sedan or minivan, depending on group size, with bottled water provided throughout the journey. Perfect for families, solo travellers, or anyone who'd rather relax than fuss with directions.

1h 30mfrom AUD $383

Taormina to Agrigento or Palermo 3-Night Tour Through the Baroque

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Taormina to Agrigento or Palermo 3-Night Tour Through the Baroque

Travel from Taormina to Palermo or Agrigento over four days in a private air-conditioned minivan, stopping to explore Sicily's baroque heartland. This guided transfer pairs transport with curated tastings—pastries in Noto, chocolate in Scicli, wines from the island's finest producers, and fresh seafood in Marzamemi. You'll stay in four-star hotels and have time to wander independently between structured experiences, making it ideal for travellers who want both guided insight and flexibility across this theatrical region.

Private Transfer from Rome to Sorrento

Skip the trains and buses—this private transfer whisks you from Rome to Sorrento in a climate-controlled sedan with a driver who knows the roads and the region well. Four hours of door-to-door service means you arrive refreshed, not exhausted. Your driver speaks English and can point out worthwhile stops or recommend genuine restaurants along the way, plus you've got cold water on hand and a proper sound system for the journey.

Discovering Pisa in Christmas Time - Private Walking Tour

A 2-hour private walking tour through Pisa's festive centre with a local guide. Start at the Gothic Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina, then move through decorated piazzas—including the Christmas market at Piazza delle Vettovaglie—before finishing near the Leaning Tower. You'll see how locals celebrate the season across the city's oldest quarters, with handmade crafts and seasonal food stalls lighting up traditional squares.

Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Pisa with Virginia

Roll up your sleeves in Virginia and Matteo's home kitchen near Pisa for a three-hour cooking class grounded in Tuscan tradition. You'll shape fresh pasta, master local techniques, and sit down to eat what you've made, paired with wine. This is how locals actually cook—no theatre, just real food and real people passing on recipes worth keeping.

3 hoursfrom AUD $406

Day trip from Naples: Pompeii & Sorrento - private tour

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Day trip from Naples: Pompeii & Sorrento - private tour

Spend eight hours exploring Pompeii's haunting ruins with a specialist guide, then unwind in the clifftop town of Sorrento. This private tour whisks you past queues straight into the 79 AD volcanic graveyard, where streets, homes and forums emerge exactly as they were nearly 2,000 years ago. Your guide reconstructs daily life among the preserved buildings before you descend to the Sorrentine coast for a limoncello tasting and shopping among artisan workshops overlooking the Bay of Naples.

Private Naples Walking Tour with Pizza and Sfogliatella tasting

A two-hour private walking tour through Naples' historic centre led by a knowledgeable local guide. You'll navigate the ancient Roman thoroughfares (decumani) and narrow side streets whilst learning how the city's distinctive culture took shape. The walk includes tastings of two Neapolitan staples: sfogliatella pastry and pizza a portafoglio, the folded street version eaten on the move.

Hands-on Cooking Class and Lunch in the Heart of Chianti Classico

Learn to make fresh pasta and tiramisu on an organic Chianti estate, then eat lunch on a terrace overlooking the vineyard rows that grew your wine. This four-hour session teaches two classic Italian dishes using ingredients you'll actually source at home, paired with the estate's own wines and oils. Groups run between two and eight people, keeping the pace deliberate and social—cooking happens slowly, eating happens together.

Direct Transfer from Hotel in ROME to Hotel in SORRENTO

Direct vehicle transfer from your Rome hotel to Sorrento, covering roughly 240 kilometres in three to three and a half hours. Skip the hassle of navigating Italian train stations or wrestling luggage onto crowded buses. A professional driver collects you from your accommodation and delivers you straight to your Sorrento hotel in a climate-controlled Mercedes, with your bags safely stowed. Bottled water included. Door-to-door simplicity when you've got somewhere to be.

3 hours – 3h 40mfrom AUD $1444

4 Days Guided E-Bike Tour in Ascoli Piceno

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🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

4 Days Guided E-Bike Tour in Ascoli Piceno

Pedal through the rolling Marche region on electric bikes, linking hilltop towns, vineyard slopes and nature reserves over four days. Based from Ascoli Piceno, you'll ride country lanes and forest tracks with a guide, while a support vehicle shadows the group carrying luggage. Time your visit for autumn harvest season to join locals pressing grapes at a traditional evening feast, complete with regional wines and fried olives—the area's signature exports.

Art and food on lake Maggiore: Stresa and Isola Bella

Explore Isola Bella's 17th-century baroque palace and manicured gardens, then return to Stresa for wine and charcuterie in a local cellar. This four-hour private tour covers the showpiece island of Lake Maggiore—built by Carlo Borromeo for his wife Isabella—before shifting focus to the lakeside town's quieter quarters. You'll taste regional wines paired with cured meats and local cheeses, getting a feel for what made this corner of Piedmont desirable to nobility centuries ago.

Private scenic transfer from Venice to Milano

Travel between Venice and Milan in a private car with a knowledgeable driver, covering the 3–9 hour journey at your own pace. This isn't a rushed airport run—you can build in stops along the way to explore the Veneto region, stretch your legs, or grab a proper meal. Your driver speaks English and keeps the air-con running while you soak in the landscape rolling toward Lombardy. Tailor the route to suit your interests and energy levels.

3 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1832

Skip-the-line Tour of the Vatican Sistine Chapel St Peter Basilica & Popes Tombs

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Skip-the-line Tour of the Vatican Sistine Chapel St Peter Basilica & Popes Tombs

A three-hour guided tour of the Vatican's masterworks with an art historian, bypassing queues at the Museums, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel before moving through Bernini's colonnades to St Peter's Basilica itself. You'll stand before Michelangelo's ceiling and explore the burial sites of the pontiffs in one of Christianity's most significant spaces. An insider pace through centuries of artistic and religious legacy.

Ciampino airport to Rome city

Private transfer from Ciampino airport directly into Rome's centre, taking roughly 45 minutes depending on traffic. Your driver navigates through the city's historic core, passing ancient aqueducts and the underground catacombs that dot the landscape. The service pairs experienced local drivers with air-conditioned vehicles, bottled water and onboard WiFi to get you settled quickly after landing.

Venice Private Transfer from Treviso (TSF) Airport to Venice Cruise Terminal

Skip the taxi queues at Treviso Sant'Angelo and arrive at Venice cruise terminal in a private car, minivan or minibus sized for groups up to eight. Your driver meets you on arrival and handles all tolls and parking. The journey takes roughly 50 minutes depending on traffic. Taxes, gratuities and airport fees are included in the price.

Exclusive Fresh Pasta Cooking Class with a Venetian Chef

Learn to roll, shape and cook fresh pasta alongside a Venetian chef in a private four-hour class. You'll master two dough recipes and craft over 15 pasta shapes—from tagliatelle to ravioli—then plate them with house-made seasonal sauces. Finish by eating what you've made whilst sipping prosecco overlooking Venice's canals. Families welcome; children under five go free with two paying adults.

Private Gondola and photoshoot in Secret Venice

Glide through Venice's quieter quarters and waterways on a private gondola while a local photographer captures you in authentic moments. Starting at the Accademia Bridge, you'll walk through Dorsoduro where Venetians actually live, then drift for 30 minutes past hidden canals and the Grand Canal. You'll receive 60 professionally edited images within four days, giving you proper keepsakes rather than phone snaps.

Explore Florence Starting from Italy's Second Largest Duomo

Climb [Florence](/places/florence)'s iconic Duomo and explore the cathedral complex with a 72-hour pass covering Giotto's Bell Tower and the crypt of Santa Reparata. This one-hour guided experience takes you through Brunelleschi's masterpiece, famous for its terracotta dome and intricately patterned marble façade, culminating in sweeping city views from the bell tower's upper levels.

Private : 3h Boat Tour of Polignano a Mare Caves

Explore Polignano a Mare's dramatic limestone caves and hidden coves aboard a 7-metre open boat piloted by a bilingual skipper. This three-hour private tour navigates the Adriatic coastline past sea stacks and grottoes, including the romantically named Grotta degli Innamorati. You'll anchor at scenic points to swim in crystalline water, sip prosecco between dips, and see the landscape from angles inaccessible by land. Groups up to ten people share one boat; larger parties can book multiple vessels sailing as a flotilla.

Pompeii ruins full day exclusive Private Tour From Rome

This 12-hour private excursion whisks you from Rome to Pompeii, the remarkably preserved Roman city entombed by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your dedicated driver collects you from your hotel and returns you at day's end. A professional archaeologist leads a focused 2.5-hour walk through the site's most significant structures and stories, then you spend three hours wandering the streets and houses at your own pace, absorbing the texture of daily life frozen in ash nearly two millennia ago.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1343

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Rome to Florence - Private Transfer

Skip the hassle of trains and rental cars—this private transfer whisks you from Rome (airport or hotel) directly to [Florence](/places/florence) in a climate-controlled Mercedes over three hours. Your driver handles navigation and traffic while you settle in. Request a detour to Orvieto en route, or bring along a guide to narrate the journey. Available round the clock, the service accommodates 1–7 passengers and includes complimentary water.

3 hoursfrom AUD $729

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